Ford Bronco Sport, Maverick (2021-2026): Suspension
Recall 26V340000 · May 27, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
4,653
vehicles affected
4,653
vehicles affected
Owners are told not to drive these vehicles until they are repaired.
Facts
- Recall number
- 26V340000
- Date
- May 27, 2026
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 4,653
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Front > Control arm > Lower ball joint
- Model years
- 2021-2026
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles. The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle.
What can happen
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necessary, free of charge.Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S36.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 11 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Bronco Sport | 2021-2026 |
| Ford | Maverick | 2022-2026 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 26V340000?
2 models: Ford Bronco Sport (2021-2026), Ford Maverick (2022-2026), about 4,653 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 26V340000?
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necessary, free of charge.Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this.
What can happen?
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.